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Is my dog’s breed at risk for heart disease? - A puppy running across a field with a heart-shaped stuffy in it's mouth

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Is my dog’s breed at risk for heart disease?

Various heart conditions in dogs have a genetic component, making some breeds predisposed to heart diseases, such as dilated cardiomyopathy.

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How to treat luxating patella in cats - Picture of a cat sitting on a ledge, raising a leg

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How to treat luxating patella in cats

Patellar luxation has various treatment options depending on the severity. Surgical treatment is needed if the luxating patella is severe.

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How to treat dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs - An elderly dog looking at the camera, head cocked querulously

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How to treat dilated cardiomyopathy in dogs

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a serious heart condition in dogs that usually leads to congestive heart failure. Treatment methods vary between patients.

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Difficulty breathing in cats: Heart or respiratory issue? - Long-haired cat outside in grass

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Difficulty breathing in cats: Heart or respiratory issue?

Difficulty breathing in cats can be caused by a condition affecting the heart or lungs. Prompt veterinary care is needed if a cat is in respiratory distress.

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What to do if the skin around your dog’s eyes is red - An outside puppy with a bright red collar

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What to do if the skin around your dog’s eyes is red

Red or inflamed skin around a dog’s eyes can be caused by a wide variety of health conditions. It is important to seek a proper diagnosis from a vet.

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How to know what the growth is on my dog’s eyelid - A smiling golden retriever squinting in sunlight

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How to know what the growth is on my dog’s eyelid

Most dog eyelid growths are benign but may cause eye issues. Without diagnostic tests, knowing what type of eyelid mass a dog has is impossible.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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What to do if your cat has arthritis and what you can do at home - Outdoor portrait old cat in backyard.

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What to do if your cat has arthritis and what you can do at home

Arthritis is a common condition that results in chronic pain in cats and affects their quality of life. Various methods can be used to manage the condition at home.

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What does the size and shape of a cat’s pupils mean? - Cat looking towards a camera from grass

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What does the size and shape of a cat’s pupils mean?

Abnormal pupil size and shape in cats can be a sign of a health concern. Eye issues, infectious diseases, injuries, and toxins can cause the pupils to look abnormal.

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What can be done for dogs with hip dysplasia? - Dog sitting outside, one leg out to the side

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What can be done for dogs with hip dysplasia?

Canine hip dysplasia results in arthritis in the hip joints, affecting a dog’s quality of life. Surgery and medical management are used to treat the condition.

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What to do if your cat is limping - A grey cat walking confidently on green grass, focusing forward, with a blurred dark background.

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What to do if your cat is limping

Limping in cats can be caused by a wide range of conditions ranging in severity. It’s important to promptly get a proper diagnosis and treatment from a veterinarian.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Treatment and detection of congestive heart failure in dogs - An overweight Chihuahua mixed breed dog looking up

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Treatment and detection of congestive heart failure in dogs

Congestive heart failure in dogs is a common condition that often goes undetected until symptoms are severe. It cannot be cured but can sometimes be managed.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Why is my dog having trouble standing and walking all of a sudden? - Large puppy dog stretched out on grass panting with open mouth and long tongue.

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Why is my dog having trouble standing and walking all of a sudden?

Sudden difficulty walking, and weakness or paralysis of a dog’s hind legs are serious symptoms that can indicate an emergency. Prompt vet attention is needed.

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Why can’t my dog stand up? - A large dog lying in grass

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Why can’t my dog stand up?

A sudden inability to stand normally in dogs is usually considered an emergency. There are many potential causes ranging in severity and requiring different treatment.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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Treatment for hip dysplasia in cats - A tabby walking along a road

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Treatment for hip dysplasia in cats

Hip dysplasia is uncommon in cats but can lead to the degradation of the hip joint, resulting in painful arthritis that affects quality of life.

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The Vetster Editorial Team

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How to tell if your kitten or puppy is blind - A small Weimaraner puppy plays with a little orange kitten

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How to tell if your kitten or puppy is blind

Blindness in puppies and kittens is abnormal but can occur due to a variety of conditions. Learn to recognize vision problems in puppies and kittens.

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